Megan Bridges, LPC-Associate

What to Expect in Therapy with Me

In therapy, my first goal is to build a space where your child or teen feels safe and accepted — because growth can only happen when they know they’re not alone. I tailor each session to their age, personality, and what feels comfortable for them, blending structure with creativity and care.

I draw from several evidence-based approaches to help kids and teens heal from trauma and learn to manage big emotions:

• Child Centered Play Therapy: (CCPT): Play gives kids a safe, natural way to express what words can’t. I use play to help children process their experiences, regain a sense of mastery, and rebuild trust in themselves and others after trauma.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: I help kids and teens make sense of how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. For children who’ve been through trauma, this means safely exploring the stories they tell themselves and learning new ways to think about what’s happened — so they can start to feel more in control and hopeful.
• DBT-Informed: Many kids and teens I work with feel their emotions intensely. DBT skills help them learn how to calm their body, name their emotions, and respond in ways that feel empowering instead of overwhelming. I incorporate these tools in creative, hands-on ways that make sense for their developmental level.

Whether your child is working to rebuild trust, manage intense emotions, or simply find moments of peace after something hard, I’m here to help them move forward with care and confidence.